Sales and Event Assistant

College of St. Scholastica; Duluth, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN seeks a Sales and Event Assistant to support the Sales and Events team with clerical tasks, POS duties, and event assistance for all campus events.

The position requires current or incoming CSS student status, Federal Work Study eligibility, and strong organizational and communication skills. Hours are up to 10 per week, with more during high-volume weeks.

Qualifications

• Must be a current or incoming CSS student.
• Federal work study eligibility is required (international students exempt).
• Must be responsible, dependable, and detail oriented.
• Must follow detailed instructions and work independently.
• Must manage time effectively and record payments accurately.
• Willingness to learn Shopify and Canva.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales and Events team with clerical tasks.
• Assist in pre-event preparation and POS operations.
• Handle email and Zoom calls professionally.
• Receive and distribute mail and packages.
• Assist in event planning and setup/takedown.
• Run ticketing and POS for pop-up shops during events.
• Maintain tidy office area and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

MS Office & Google Suite

Cash handling

Physical stamina

Education

CSS student or current CSS – Federal Work Study eligible

Tools

Shopify

Canva

Job description

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Sales and Event Assistant

Student College of St. Scholastica, Inc., Duluth, MN, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1028

Salary Range: $14.00 To $14.00 Hourly

Job Purpose/Description

Support the Sales and Events team with clerical tasks, pre-event preparation, point of sale (POS), and event assistance for all campus events.

Job Duties

• Operate office equipment; faxing, scanning, printing, and copying of documents
• Answer Zoom calls and transfer calls to appropriate staff
• Answer emails with professionalism and accuracy
• Receive, sort and distribute incoming mail and packages
• Prepare outgoing mail and packages for distribution
• Assemble and compile basic data according to specific instructions
• Retrieve and organize supplies
• Assist in the planning of events (i.e. poster design, hanging signs, set up, take down)
• Attend events to run the ticketing and/or POS for the pop-up shops, to usher, and/or assist the head audio tech
• Keep office area neat and orderly
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current or incoming CSS student
• Federal work study eligibility is required (international students exempt)
• Must be responsible, dependable, and detailed oriented
• Must have the ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently
• Must have time management skills
• Must have the ability to accurately record credit card and cash payments
• Good work ethic, positive attitude and acceptable attendance required
• Computer skills required; experience and proficiency with MS Office Suite and Google Suite required
• Willingness to learn and use software (i.e. Shopify, Canva)
• Must have the ability to interact professionally with a wide variety of people
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Job functions require sitting, standing, lifting and walking
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to perform the above job duties above without the risk of significant injury
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must be willing and able to work outside of regular office hours including evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Sophomore or greater
• Driver's license helpful (with a clean driving record)

Special Instructions

• Hours per week: up to 10 hours; more hours may be required during high volume event weeks